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Get gardening Monday: Visit the botanical gardens, sign up for master gardener class

Corpus Christi
Published 6:30 p.m. CT July 2, 2017

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The South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St., will offer discounted general admission in honor of Independence Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 2 through Tuesday, July 4. Check in at the visitor’s center with the password, “Firecracker Plant,” to receive 25 percent off general admission. Cost (with password): $6 adults/$4.50 over 60, military or college students with ID/$3 kids 12-3 years old/Free 3 and younger. Information: 361-852-2100, www.stxbot.org.(Photo: Rachel Denny Clow/Caller-Times f)Buy Photo

MONDAY, JULY 3

GARDENS: The South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St., will offer discounted general admission in honor of Independence Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, July 3. Check in at the visitor’s center with the password, “Firecracker Plant,” to receive 25 percent off general admission. Cost (with password): $6 adults/$4.50 over 60, military or college students with ID/$3 kids 12-3 years old/Free 3 and younger. Information: 361-852-2100, www.stxbot.org.

MASTER GARDENER CLASS: The Nueces Master Gardener class begins Monday, July 31 and takes place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Del Mar Center for Economic Development, 3209 S. Staples St. Classes run through Nov. 6. An orientation will be at 3 p.m. Monday, July 24 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Service Center, 10345 U.S. Hwy 44, Corpus Christi. Class space is limited. Cost: $225. Information: 361-767-5217.

TUESDAY, JULY 4

FIREWORKS: The Mayor’s Big Bang Celebration Fireworks will start at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. Fireworks will be launched from two locations: the USS Lexington and off a barge dock located in the Corpus Christi Bay just north of the People’s Street T-Head. Sponsored by HEB. Cost: Free. Information and viewing area ideas: www.bigbangcorpuschristi.com.

GARDENS: The South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St., will offer discounted general admission in honor of Independence Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. Check in at the visitor’s center with the password, “Firecracker Plant,” to receive 25 percent off general admission. Cost (with password): $6 adults/$4.50 over 60, military or college students with ID/$3 kids 12-3 years old/Free 3 and younger. Information: 361-852-2100, www.stxbot.org.

FIREWORKS AT AQUARIUM: The Texas State Aquarium, 2710 N. Shoreline Blvd., will host its annual Fourth of July Celebration from 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. Get front-row seats to light show and fireworks over Corpus Christi Bay. This is a private, sell-out event so visitors are encouraged to reserve a space early. Food, beer and wine available for purchase. Upgrade your ticket to a VIP experience in our CITGO Skyline Venue with a BBQ buffet featuring brisket, sausage, coleslaw, baked beans, and two drink tickets per person. Private cash bar available. Cost: $15+tax members; $25+tax nonmembers; $85+tax VIP. Information: texasstateaquarium.org/july4 or 361-881-1244.

MUSIC: KEDT-TV presents the 37th annual edition of "A Capitol Fourth," at 7 and 8:30 p.m.Tuesday, July 4 on Channel 16. Featuring patriotic performances by Kellie Pickler, Yolanda Adams and Laura Osnes broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Cost: Free. Information: www.kedt.org.